Since its provided by the municipality I as the landlord pay it because unpaid it becomes a lien.

I would rather have cash investments on hand versus a paid off mortgage.  

They also provide a list of licensed plumbers that you can contact to do the job if you scroll down.

Purchase price: $55,000 Cash invested: $85,000 Sale price: $280,000 I feel like luck and timing played a roll in scooping up this Garfield Park home.

Hi all, I have to potential deals with motivated sellers and trying give them a couple options for cash or creative financing.

Thank you for sharing the numbers, as I'm sure a lot of investors will have a lot of different ideas for you based on the outline you provide. 

., (I don't know the philidelphia sub market, this might not be a deal) $125,000 Purchase, $75,000 rehab, if you can get an appraisal for $300,000, you can get all your money out, and probably cash flow $500+ per month.If I started investing again, I would have started with getting my real estate license.Happy Hunting!

Are you looking to hold on for long term appreciation while getting some cash flow or are you looking into other potential investment ideas?

I'm always happy to take a look and provide an opinion as well. 

As for cash flow, from sales; probably in year two and three which should match the timing for the housing  market to reset past bottom of market and on to the stable appreciation side again.